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Where and when the UK will see snow fall as first flurries of winter predicted

With the first storms of the season battering the UK, snow won’t be far behind

The Independent UK · 15h ago

The Common Mulching Mistake That Can Slowly Kill an Expensive Tree

You spend hundreds of dollars on a beautiful ornamental tree, carefully plant it in your yard, and surround it with fresh mulch to give your landscaping a polished appearance. Everything looks perfect, especially that neat mound of dark mulch rising around the trunk. But what if the very thing you…

Frugal Gardening · 19h ago

Paper straws are more harmful than plastic straws, South Korean study finds; check what research reveals

New research from South Korea has revealed an unexpected finding: paper straws may actually cause more environmental harm than their plastic counterparts. By analyzing the life cycle of various straw types, including biodegradable options, the study showed that conventional plastic straws often have a lower overall impact. This challenges the…

The Economic Times · Oct 26

Georgia solar project faces $2.5 million deductible dispute from the insurer

Five heavy rainstorms damaged a solar power project in Georgia between December 2019 and April 2020, leading to an insurance dispute over how the losses should be classified. Zurich American Insurance Company initially treated the damage as water-related and made payments totalling $600,000 to First Solar Electric LLC. The insurer…

The Times of India · Oct 24

The Jackdaw gasfield passed the legal test for North Sea drilling – Rosebank will find it much harder

For the first time, UK ministers have had to weigh the emissions from burning gas extracted from a North Sea field before approving its development. The way they did so for Jackdaw says a good deal about how the far larger Rosebank oil field is likely to fare.

The Conversation · Oct 23

New Zealand pine planting cuts streamflow by up to 30% in Waikato catchment

Converting grazed pasture to pine plantation can significantly reduce the amount of water flowing through streams, according to a hydrological modelling study of 2 afforested catchments in New Zealand’s Waikato region. Published in Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies in 2024, the study, titled Modelling the hydrological impact of afforestation in…

The Times of India · Oct 24

Orange Peel Cuts Soil Erosion: 2010 plots saw 50% less loss; pollution risks need more tests

A recent study conducted in southern Italy has revealed that using solar-dried citrus peel can effectively mitigate soil erosion and runoff. The findings indicated a remarkable 50% reduction in erosion within treated areas when compared to untreated ones. Additionally, there was a 10% decrease in surface runoff during different rainfall…

The Times of India · Oct 24

Texas family gave away 586.9 acres for $1 to preserve land as a state park

Along the Rio Grande in southern Texas, a family bought more than 3,000 acres of land in the late 1930s, as an old settlement in the area faded into history. Much of the property was developed, but a stretch of woodland known for its Texas ebony trees was kept intact.…

The Times of India · Oct 23

Helium named a critical material by Trump administration amid worries over global supply

Helium is the 20th critical material identified by DOE

The Independent UK · Oct 23

EPA has failed to tackle cancer-linked pesticide pollution, lawsuit alleges

Suit alleges EPA has for decades failed under the Clean Water Act to address surface-water atrazine pollution

The Guardian - US · Oct 23